Pumpkin puree( SERVES 6 )

Another of Perry's easy, friendly recipes is a simple pumpkin puree, which would be a delicious alternative to roast pumpkin in the shared meal he describes. If you are using salted butter, reduce the quantity of salt in the recipe.

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